PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION, THURSDAY
September 11, 1997, 8:30 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS,
BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in a Pre-Council Work Session on September 11, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. in the Basement Conference Room of City Hall. Mayor Gary D. McCaleb was present and presiding with Councilmen Paul R. Vasquez, A. Don Drennan, Ray Ferguson, and Councilwoman Kay Alexander. Also present were City Manager Roy McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Sharon Hicks, Acting City Secretary Debbie Hurley, and various members of the City staff. Councilwoman Carol Martinez was absent; Councilman Rob Beckham was absent from the Pre-Council session only.
The Council briefly discussed the following consent and regular agenda items. Item 3.1, Oral Resolution approving Street Use License request from Abilene Chamber of Commerce for Collegiate salute event October 9, 1997; Item 3.10, Pavement Markers, Bid #CB7076, Item #2: reflective prismatic white was a tie bid. Mayor McCaleb drew the bid of Centerline Supply of Grand Prairie for Bid #CB7076. Item 4.1, Appealed resolution waiving public improvements for proposed Pack Saddle Meadows Subdivision. There being no further discussion, the meeting was recessed to the City Council Chambers until 9:00 a.m. for the regular Council Meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 11, 1997, 9:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
Mayor McCaleb reconvened the City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, into Regular Session September 11, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.
Invocation was given by Councilman Rob Beckham.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gabrielle Martinez, 1st grade student at Valley View Elementary, daughter of Councilwoman Carol Martinez. Gabrielle was accompanied by her father, Jose Martinez.
Mayor McCaleb, assisted by Earnest Merritt, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Youth Services, presented the August Employee of the Month Award to Gary Hamner, Firefighter.
Mayor McCaleb, Assisted by Councilman Paul R. Vasquez, presented proclamations to various organizations for September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor McCaleb also presented proclamations for September as Literacy Month; and September 22 as American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Day, presented to several ABWA chapter representatives in attendance.
City Manager Roy McDaniel assisted Mayor McCaleb in presenting the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to David Wright, Director of Finance for the 11th consecutive year.
There being no corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes of the Pre-Council Session and Regular City Council Meeting held August 28, 1997, Councilman Vasquez moved to approve the minutes as printed. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Alexander and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez, Drennan, Beckham, Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Drennan moved to approve consent agenda items 3.1 through 3.10, and first reading of items 3.11 through 3.13, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vasquez and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez, Drennan, Beckham, Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.
NAYS: None.
Resolutions
3.1 Oral Resolution approving a Street Use License request from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for the Collegiate Salute event October 9, 1997.
3.2 Oral Resolution approving a Street Use License request from the Hispanic Leadership Council for the Festival of Americas event September 19-20, 1997.
3.3 Oral Resolution approving a Street Use License request from HSU for traffic control on Simmons Street during the 1997 football season.
3.4 Oral Resolution accepting the COPS MORE 1996 Federal Grant which will provide funding over a three-year period.
3.5 Resolution of the City of Abilene, Texas, agreeing to a joint election with Taylor County; appointing various election officials and fixing their rate of compensation; and issuing the election proclamation.
The Resolution is numbered 30-1997 and is captioned as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AGREEING TO A JOINT ELECTION WITH TAYLOR COUNTY, APPOINTING VARIOUS ELECTION OFFICIALS, FIXING THEIR RATE OF COMPENSATION, AND AFFIRMING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
3.6 Oral Resolution approving FY 97/98 CDBG contract agreements with Mend-A-Child in the amount of $13,500, Hope Haven in the amount of $6,500, and the Non-Profit Resource Center in the amount of $4,000.
Bid Awards
3.7 Prescription, Laboratory and Radiology services provider for Health Department, Bid #CB7075. The bid was awarded to Hendrick Regional Medical Center in the amount of $20,000 for pharmaceutical services, as recommended by staff.
3.8 Paratransit vehicles, Bid #CB7067. The bid was awarded to Lasseter Bus & Mobility, Inc. for two paratransit vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $227,330 with the provision for one additional paratransit vehicle contingent upon receipt of federal funds; and the option to purchase up to three additional vehicles within the next 12 months, contingent upon the receipt of federal funds; as recommended by staff.
3.9 Trailer-mounted sewer cleaner for Water Utilities Dept., Bid #CB7071. The bid was awarded by Oral Resolution to Shamrock Pipe Tools of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the amount of $23,957.00, the low responsible bidder, as recommended by staff.
3.10 Pavement Markers, Bid #CB7076. The bid was awarded for the unit prices bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications as follows: Item #1: non-reflective ceramic markers (yellow and white) to Roadrunner Traffic Supply; Item #2: reflective prismatic yellow to Renco, Inc.; Item #2: reflective prismatic blue to Roadrunner Traffic Supply; and Item #2: reflective prismatic white to Centerline Supply of Grand Prairie, TX as determined by the casting of lots in the pre-council session; as recommended by staff.
Ordinances
3.11 Approval of first reading - Z-03997 - Rezone from RS-6 (Residential Single Family) to GC (General Commercial) district located at the northeast corner of S. 27th & Maple Streets, and set a public hearing for September 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
3.12 Approval of first reading - Z-04297 - Rezone from AO (Agricultural Open Space) to RM-2 and GC (Residential Multi-Family and General Commercial) district, located in the 1700 block of Beltway South (FM 707), and set a public hearing for September 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
3.13 Approval of first reading - Ordinance nominating three areas of City as state designated enterprise zones pursuant to Texas Enterprise Zone Act, and set a public hearing for September 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS NOMINATING THREE AREAS AS ENTERPRISE ZONES PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2303); PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE NOMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF THE AREAS DESCRIBED HEREIN AS ENTERPRISE ZONES AND REINVESTMENT ZONES (TEXAS TAX CODE, CHAPTER 312); AND FURTHER DESIGNATING A LIAISON TO ACT ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT ONCE DESIGNATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
REGULAR AGENDA
Resolutions
4.1 Carl Lockett, Planning Administrator, briefed the Council on the appealed item requesting a Resolution be approved waiving public improvements for the proposed Pack Saddle Meadows Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend denial.
Mayor McCaleb stated this is not a public hearing item, but asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak. The following individual came forward:
. Aaron Waldrop, developer, thanked various members of staff for their assistance, and described the U. S. Rural Housing loan program and his plans for development.
Staff recommends denial because granting of the wavier would create a substandard subdivision within two miles of the city, and denial of the waiver will ensure that future property owners will have an infrastructure design to city standards.
Following discussion among Council, staff, and Mr. Waldrop, Councilman Ferguson moved to deny the Resolution waiving public improvements for the proposed Pack Saddle Meadows Subdivision, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vasquez and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.
NAYS: Councilmen Drennan and Beckham.
Other Business
5.1 Mayor McCaleb recessed the Council into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, and to seek the advice of the City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers.
The Council reconvened from executive session and reported no action taken.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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Debbie Hurley
Acting City Secretary
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Gary D. McCaleb
Mayor